Stress is everywhere. Sometimes, even in our efforts to get away or protect ourselves from stress, we, unfortunately, find more. Creating a fun self-care list can quickly become a demanding to-do list if we’re not careful and don’t take a …
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Nothing can make us feel quite as helpless as watching friends and family struggling with addiction. We may wonder, “what we can do to help our loved ones build recovery skills, “Should I suggest a treatment program?” or, in light …
Recognizing drug or alcohol abuse or addiction in oneself, a family member or a friend can be more complicated than it seems, filled with obstacles and requiring a deep well of resilience to overcome. An addiction is a chronic …
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Is alcohol a depressant? Depressants are part of a class of drugs that work upon your central nervous system to slow down your body’s processes and make you feel calmer and more relaxed. Alcohol does this well, which is part …
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There are healthy ways to manage stress. For this reason, stress management techniques are some of the first coping skills that you will learn in recovery at a substance abuse treatment program. If you are struggling with substance use disorder because …
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Are you having trouble coping with loneliness during the quarantine? There are many restrictions that have disrupted our daily lives as a result of the pandemic. Loneliness imposes several risks to both your physical and mental health. Coping with loneliness …
Are you wondering how you are supposed to fill your time sober in quarantine? Perhaps you know that you need a comprehensive treatment program. The Right Step continues serving clients in need of treatment during the coronavirus pandemic. A difficult …
Staying safe during the coronavirus likely leads people to think about protecting themselves from the physical effects of COVID-19. There are signs and symptoms that go beyond the physical symptoms often discussed by the government and the media. There are …
Right now, the world is facing a tremendously difficult scenario, and many people are having anxiety during this time. Stock markets have dropped, a pandemic is causing sickness and death, and empty grocery store shelves evoke significant anxiety. If you …
Addiction is an incredibly challenging disease that can be linked to mental health quite often. However, you may not be sure whether your depression and anxiety came first or if your drug use started it all. You may ask questions …